Ducks Unlimited · 11 hours ago
Civil Engineering Technician – Kentucky
Mayfield, KY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrDucks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking a self-motivated, experienced civil engineering technician to support habitat efforts in Kentucky. The role involves survey, drafting, and construction management on NRCS projects, working closely with a conservation team to plan and design wetland restoration projects.
SportsWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Coordinate with design engineers on project related tasks
Coordinate with Regional Biologist on site identification, assessment, and development of wetland restoration plans
Perform topographic surveys; equipment may include total station and GPS survey equipment
Assist with drafting designs in AutoCAD Civil3D. Daily tasks may include data collection and preparation of:
Topographic survey drawings
Land development plans
Detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches and/or other drawings, including integration of data from a variety of sources (e.g., LiDAR, GPS, total-station, laser level)
Construction/staking plans
Cross-sections, alignments, corridors, feature lines, profiles, earthwork and grading tools, and quantity calculation
As-built/record drawings
Details needed for permit applications
Conduct field inspection and perform construction management oversight as needed
Ensure that consultants and contractors adhere to project plans, specifications, and schedules
Represent DU and NRCS with local, state, and federal personnel, and private landowners, along with other conservation partners in a professional manner at all times
Qualification
Required
A two-year technical degree in a related field (such as land surveying, civil engineering technology, construction management, computer aided design)
Experience in the construction industry
Extensive experience with land surveying
Extensive experience with computer aided design (Auto CAD)
Extensive experience with construction inspection/management
Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated and goal-oriented
Ability to work with and solve problems in close team-based relationships
Preferred
Knowledge and experience with USDA Farm Bill programs and NRCS Design Standards
Willingness to acquire Part 107 FAA Certificate (licensed to fly a drone for commercial use)
Experience with hauling and operating ATVs and outboard boats
Company
Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited focuses to conserv
Founded in 1937
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.23MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureLegislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota ResourcesApex Clean Energy
2024-10-29Grant· $31.77M
2024-08-26Grant· $2.25M
2024-03-04Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Adam Putnam
Chief Executive Officer
Will Knapp
Vice President/Co-Founder of University of Michigan Chapter
Recent News
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